Harvard Graduate School of Education · 2 weeks ago
Senior Writer and Editor
Cambridge, MA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yr
5+ years expHarvard Graduate School of Education is a vibrant community dedicated to advancing education and supporting learners. The Senior Writer and Editor will develop written materials that support the EdRedesign Lab's mission by focusing on personalized supports and cross-sector collaboration.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
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Responsibilities
Write, edit, and produce signature actionable research, strategic communications, and curricular materials, primarily: teaching cases, spotlights, educator/teaching guides, briefs and related materials. Additionally, op-eds and commentaries, white papers, blog/online posts, and other written products that align with EdRedesign's strategic priorities
Conduct relevant desk and field research to inform the development of EdRedesign written materials, including reviewing publicly available materials, sourcing and analyzing internal organization documents, and conducting interviews with protagonists, practitioners, leaders, and other sources. All research must be appropriately sourced, cited, and attributed
Work with EdRedesign's senior leadership, research, and communications departments along with national and community partners to produce signature written materials
Work with EdRedesign’s communications team to develop written companion pieces for multimedia projects focused on movement building, narrative, and breakthrough storytelling
Contribute to the ideation of different curricular material formats for EdRedesign’s target audiences, including students, practitioners, and policymakers
Contribute to the development of EdRedesign's new editorial process for signature publications and curricular materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 5+ years of related experience
Experience with case writing and the production of curricular materials
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to submit a writing sample
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume. Please upload as one document
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Experience writing and editing in a range of formats, including: educator/teaching guides, briefs, op-eds and commentaries, white papers, blog/online posts, and case studies
Strong project management experience and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work with a team effectively across different projects and work streams
Ability to work independently, analyze problems, and develop practical solutions
Ability to travel to conduct research in partner communities, attend national field-building events, and represent EdRedesign, the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Harvard University professionally both internally and externally
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent preferred
Commitment to EdRedesign's mission, vision, and values
Experience with the Harvard case method and case writing focused on social impact
Experience developing interview protocols for a range of written formats
Experience with adult learning principles and content curation
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a range of courses with co curricular experiences with mentorship of faculty. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.5M2016-05-20Grant· $35.5M
Leadership Team
Nadine Gaab
Associate Professor of Education
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